15 Tricky Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

It’s not that this answer is wrong — it’s just that it wastes an opportunity. This question is practically begging you to highlight your positive attributes. So don’t give a vague, generic response — it tells them very little about you. Instead, try and use this question as an opportunity to give the interviewer some insight into your character, and use examples where possible.

Good answer:
“I’ve always been motivated by the challenge – in my last role, I was responsible for training our new recruits in firearm care, and wouldn’t stop teaching until each recruit passed the course. I know that this job is very fast-paced and I’m more than up for the challenge. In fact, I thrive on it.”